Vålerenga vs Bodø / Glimt preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Intility Arena
Eliteserien
VålerengaVIF
1 2
Bodø / GlimtBOD
Full Time
Round 17 Regular Season
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CONTEXT

Vålerenga hosted Bodø / Glimt in a match that concluded with a 1-2 scoreline after a 0-1 halftime. The home side recorded 39 percent possession while the visitors controlled 61 percent. Expected goals stood at 1.12 for Vålerenga and 2.01 for Bodø / Glimt, producing a differential of minus 0.89. No red cards were shown to either team. The stronger side according to pre-match assessment secured the win. The outcome proved consistent with the xG figures. Second half adjustments remained minimal with no major tactical shifts recorded. Possession dominance translated into the away side creating more opportunities throughout the ninety minutes. Vålerenga managed to score once but could not overcome the deficit created in the first half.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Vålerenga 1-2 Bodø / Glimt. Bodø / Glimt showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with the match progression.
  • xG alignment: The outcome was consistent with the xG values recorded.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with pre-match projections.
  • xG expectations: Home team xG stood at 1.12 against away team xG of 2.01.
  • Event impact: No significant events altered the expected match trajectory.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards meant no distortion occurred in team dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
S. Amland
S. Amland
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
C. Jørgensen
C. Jørgensen
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
I. Askeland
I. Askeland
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. Al Fahad
A. Al Fahad
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Vålerenga J. Moesgaard
J. Moesgaard
VS
Bodø / Glimt K. Knutsen
K. Knutsen
1.33
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.38
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
HamKam Rank: 63 L
Brann Rank: 71 W
Aalesund Rank: 48 W
Tromsø Rank: 72 L
Kristiansund Rank: 56 W
Start Rank: 53 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lillestrøm Rank: 63 W
Sandefjord Rank: 63 W
HamKam Rank: 61 W
Fredrikstad Rank: 61 W
KFUM Rank: 61 W
Rosenborg Rank: 66 D
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
61.74
85.26
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Vålerenga
Bodø / Glimt
Power Score
61.74
85.26
League Position
9
1
Global Rank
533
42

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Vålerenga — Opponent-weighted form score
Bodø / Glimt — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Vålerenga Bodø / Glimt

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Vålerenga

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Bodø / Glimt

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Vålerenga ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Bodø / Glimt
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
44.87
28.69
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
28.69
44.87
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Vålerenga +1.51 Efficiency Index
vs
Bodø / Glimt -1.51 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Vålerenga
Bodø / Glimt
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Vålerenga
vs
Bodø / Glimt
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Vålerenga Bodø / Glimt
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
16%
16%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.17 vs -0.31
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Vålerenga Bodø / Glimt
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
16%
16%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.31 vs -0.17
Vålerenga
Bodø / Glimt
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Vålerenga
vs
Bodø / Glimt
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Vålerenga Bodø / Glimt
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Vålerenga 0.30
Bodø / Glimt 0.30
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Vålerenga Bodø / Glimt
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Vålerenga 0.04
Bodø / Glimt 0.02
Vålerenga
Bodø / Glimt
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • BOD had peak pressure around 28'.
  • BOD started the game with stronger pressure.
VIF Pressure BOD Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: BOD reached the top pressure at 28' (77.15).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Vålerenga VIF Home
2 matches
Bodø / Glimt BOD Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
5
Goals Scored
8
8
Goals Conceded
5
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-09T00:01:37+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-1-3-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 17 · Regular Season
Stadium
Intility Arena
Capacity
3000
Attendance
16556
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Sivert Amland
Christer Solheim Jørgensen
Ivar Askeland
Abdulhadi Al Fahad

Statistics

Possession
VIF
41%
BOD
59%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
3 Big Chances Created 5
8 Shots 9
50 Dangerous attacks 50
39 Possession 61
8 Corners 8
1 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

59 Ball Safe 64
8 Goal Kicks 5
7 Goal Attempts 12
5 Substitutions 4
16 Throwins 19
1 Hit Woodwork 0
1 Injuries 0
4 Successful Dribbles 10
27 Successful Dribbles Percentage 40

Attacking

85 Attacks 122
4 Counter Attacks 0

Possession

366 Passes 594
298 Successful Passes 530
81 Successful Passes Percentage 89
5 Key Passes 13

Defensive

2 Saves 2
11 Interceptions 4
55 Duels Won 49

Build-up

19 Total Crosses 13

Discipline

2 Offsides 0
12 Fouls 9

Lineup

Referee : Sivert Amland

Starting XI ▼

1
Oscar Hedvall
Oscar Hedvall Goalkeeper
6.39
2
Kolbeinn Finnsson
Kolbeinn Finnsson Defender
6.61
4
Aaron Kiil Olsen
Aaron Kiil Olsen Defender
6.82
37
Ivan Näsberg
Ivan Näsberg (C) Defender
7.21
55
Sebastian Jarl
Sebastian Jarl Defender
6.81
3
Hakon Sjatil
Hakon Sjatil
Defender77'
6.63
10
Carl Lange
Carl Lange Midfielder
6.88
15
Odin Holm
Odin Holm
Midfielder83'
6.48
28
Magnus Westergaard
Magnus Westergaard Midfielder
6.29
9
Gabriel Rajkovic
Gabriel Rajkovic
Attacker46'
7.18
29
Fidel Brice Ambina
Fidel Brice Ambina Midfielder
6.71
24
Petter Strand
Petter Strand
Midfielder15'
6.7
77
Lucas Haren
Lucas Haren Midfielder
6.58
7
Mohamed Ofkir
Mohamed Ofkir Attacker
6.81
17
M. Grundetjern
M. Grundetjern Attacker
6.6
90
Ole Sæter
Ole Sæter
Attacker77'
7.12
Referee : Sivert Amland

Starting XI ▼

12
Nikita Haikin
Nikita Haikin Goalkeeper
6.89
4
Odin Luras Bjortuft
Odin Luras Bjortuft Defender
6.82
5
Haitam Aleesami
Haitam Aleesami (C) Defender
8.24
20
Fredrik Sjøvold
Fredrik Sjøvold Defender
6.53
25
Isak Dybvik Määttä
Isak Dybvik Määttä Defender
7.48
15
Fredrik Bjørkan
Fredrik Bjørkan
Defender83'
6.12
7
Patrick Berg
Patrick Berg Midfielder
7.55
8
Sondre Auklend
Sondre Auklend Midfielder
7.03
14
Ulrik Saltnes
Ulrik Saltnes
Midfielder77'
6.45
17
Ola Brynhildsen
Ola Brynhildsen Midfielder
6.33
24
Daniel Bassi
Daniel Bassi
Attacker77'
6.5
19
Sondre Fet
Sondre Fet Midfielder
7.35
16
Joshua Kitolano
Joshua Kitolano
Midfielder46'
6.75
11
Ole Didrik Blomberg
Ole Didrik Blomberg Attacker
7.85
21
Andreas Helmersen
Andreas Helmersen Attacker
7.1

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Gabriel Rajkovic
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
87'
Event
Odin Holm → Carl Lange
9th Substitution
83'
83'
Event
Fredrik Bjørkan → Isak Dybvik Määttä
8th Substitution
Event
Ole Sæter → M. Grundetjern
5th Substitution
77'
Event
Hakon Sjatil → Sebastian Jarl
7th Substitution
77'
77'
Event
Daniel Bassi → Ola Brynhildsen
4th Substitution
77'
Event
Ulrik Saltnes → Sondre Auklend
6th Substitution
76'
Event
Haitam Aleesami
Header / 2nd Goal
Event
Kolbeinn Finnsson
1st Yellowcard
54'
Event
Gabriel Rajkovic → Magnus Westergaard
3rd Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Joshua Kitolano → Sondre Fet
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
19'
Event
Andreas Helmersen
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
Event
Petter Strand → Fidel Brice Ambina
1st Substitution
15'

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Vålerenga 1-2 Bodø / Glimt. Structural assessment: Bodø / Glimt exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.